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JDF 101

Eviction Complaint (residential)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective December 1, 2024

This form is used to file a complaint with the court to start an eviction case for a residential property. It asks the court to address issues related to the tenancy, such as unpaid rent or lease violations.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used by a landlord to begin a legal process to ask the court to remove tenants from a rental home.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the Landlord, who is the person filing the complaint. The Landlord is listed as the Plaintiff. Great care should be taken to keep contact information updated using form JDF 88.
What does the form ask for?
It asks for details about the property, the tenants, the lease agreement, and the specific reasons why the landlord believes eviction is necessary, such as unpaid rent or lease violations.
Does this form require a hearing?
The form includes notes advising the tenant to attend a 'return date' meeting or file a response form by that date.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2024.

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